Retail groups urge Congress to pass payments competition legislationLegislation to address credit card “swipe” fees has been reintroduced in Congress. Lululemon holds firm on decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery Lululemon has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to its employees intervening in robbery attempts at its stores. California Senate passes bill to stop employees from confronting shoplifters The California Senate has passed a bill that would establish new workplace violence prevention standards in California. Not everyone is happy about it. Verizon: Hackers put retail payment card data at risk Retailers have a specific set of consumer data that draws the attention of cybercriminals. Five Below on track to open 200-plus stores; convert 400 stores to new format Five Below is continuing its aggressive expansion even as its customers face “multiple macro headwinds. NRF: Most consumers think retail crime is up Retailers aren’t the only ones who are concerned about growing retail theft. BJ’s sets opening date for its first-ever store in Tennessee BJ’s Wholesale Club will soon enter its 19th state — and the 20th isn’t far behind. Dollar General dials back Popshelf expansion; Q1 sales, earnings miss Dollar General reported a tough quarter as its core customers cut back on non-essential spending. The discounter also reduced its full-year outlook. Patagonia and Costco have best reputations in annual ranking A retailer known for its activist environmental and social agenda has the best reputation in an annual ranking of “the most visible” U.S. companies. Do consumers support generative AI in marketing? Results of a new survey suggest consumers have mixed views on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for marketing purposes. First Previous 30 31 32 33 34 Next Last
